Elder Abuse Investigations

As our population ages, many families find the need to hire caregivers to assist with the care of their loved ones when they become ill, incapacitated or otherwise in need of regular assistance. Although there are many wonderful caregivers, there are just as many who are not. Some studies suggest that up to 10 percent of the elderly population that receive caregiving suffer some form of elder abuse. Unfortunately, many instances go unreported, so elder abuse might be even more common.

"Elder abuse" refers to any knowing, intentional, or negligent act by a caregiver or any other person that causes harm or a serious risk of harm to a vulnerable adult. Elder abuse might include any or all of the following:

Physical Abuse – Inflicting, or threatening to inflict, physical pain or injury on a vulnerable elder, or depriving them of a basic need.

Behavior such as belittling, threats, and other uses of power and control by spouses are indicators of verbal or emotional abuse.

Markle Investigations offers measures to prevent elder abuse as well as services to investigate suspected elder abuse through the use of comprehensive background checks, caregiver "spot checks" and short or long-term surveillance. We work closely with family members, legal counsel, forensic accountants and, if necessary, law enforcement and other state agencies.

Whether you want to recover data thought to be deleted, need to know if your computer security has been compromised or have to gather and secure evidence stored on electronic media, Markle Investigations can provide you with the services you need.

Forensic Accounting

Markle Investigations offers forensic accounting services for suspected fraud or embezzlement, for damage calculations and for litigation support in civil cases including personal injury, bankruptcy, divorce and child support.